Gay-Straight
Alliance Network (GSA Network) is a statewide, youth-driven, social
justice organization based in San Francisco that empowers youth
activists fighting homophobia and transphobia in high schools and
middle schools. GSA clubs provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth who are facing pervasive
discrimination and harassment at school. As a non-profit organization
formed in 1998, GSA Network provides resources, training, and
grassroots organizing support to clubs working to educate schools
about LGBTQ issues and organize for social change. GSA Network
currently runs a network of more than 790 GSA clubs throughout
California.

The
GSA Network Central Valley Intern is responsible for assisting the
Central Valley Program Coordinator in maintaining the data for and
responding to resource requests from GSA clubs in the Central Valley
counties. The intern is also responsible for providing administrative
and event planning assistance to the Program Coordinator as we
prepare Fall GSA Network Summit(s) for local youth. This internship
may be on a continuous basis or for Fall 2012 (ending May, 2012).
Interns in this position will gain concrete skills for careers in
Member or Client Services, Even Planning and Management, and
Non-Profit Administration. This internship is ideal for someone
interested in an entry-level nonprofit Administrative and Event
Planning position. A demonstrated passion for LGBTQ youth leadership
and empowerment, an understanding of youth culture, and commitment to
social change is required for all positions at GSA Network.

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Basic
Administrative skills oCreate
and edit documents in Excel, Word, Power Point oWriting
E-mails oPublic
speaking to youth and youth leaders in the community •
Reception
and Phone skills •
Practical
skills in member or client services •
Familiarity
with Drupal Websites •
Familiarity
with CiviCRM data management systems •
Familiarity
with Constant Contact mass emailing program •
Knowledge
of planning and managing large and small-scale non-profit events
directed at

youth

Qualifications:

•
Excellent
attention to detail •
Solid
time management skills •
Strong
oral and written communication skills, including Word, Excel, and
Power Point •
Ability
to multi-task and work in a fast-paced organization •
Demonstrated
commitment to social justice, anti-oppression work, and LGBTQ rights
•
Demonstrated
ability to work as part of a team and with people from a variety of
different